Blog Post 5

In Judy Scharf Podcast Collection, it talked about what a podcast is and a time schedule so you can manage your time. She also included a link to a YouTube demonstration about how to use audacity to make your podcast. I feel that this site would be helpful to teachers who are going to use podcasts in their classroom. She gives detailed information about how to engage students in the process and a detailed time schedule. I can use a lot of this information in my own podcast. It will make me more organized so I can finish my podcast on time.

In Eagle Nest Radio and Class Blog, students in third grade did a podcast about Rome. This shows how to make an audio podcast. Each student from the class had their own “news report” about the Roman Empire. They included a picture as well as a cartoon character that looked like they were the ones actually talking. I thought this was very creative and enjoyed watching it. I’m sure all the students had a good time making and viewing their podcasts. It was great to see students so young being successful with technology. I learned that you can have a picture with your audio podcast which was pretty neat. They also had background music playing while they shared information about Ancient Rome.

In The Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom, it talked about the many uses of this type of technology. In the video it showed how absent students can still keep up with their schoolwork. It also talked about how parents can get more involved. I thought this video was helpful to understand the many reasons why teachers should be using podcasts in the classrooms on a regular basis. It makes students more responsible for their own learning.